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Rhonda FanningFrom Texas Standard . Long seen as a symbol of Texas, the pickup truck is a valuable commodity in the automotive marketplace. It isn’t unusual for more pickups to be sold in two Texas cities – Houston and Dallas – than in the entire state of California. Texans are loyal to their favorite manufacturers, but Bloomberg reporter Kyle Stock says automakers are spending serious money to change their minds.Detroit Auto Companies Compete For The Coveted Texas Truck Buyerhttp://tpr.org/post/detroit-auto-companies-compete-coveted-texas-truck-buyer
99244 as http://tpr.orgFri, 19 Jan 2018 22:08:11 +0000Detroit Auto Companies Compete For The Coveted Texas Truck BuyerMichael MarksFrom Texas Standard : Amazon accounts for more than 40 percent of online sales in the U.S. and that means a lot of deliveries, especially during the holiday season. Getting those packages to your front door is the job of individuals who are part of a program called Amazon Flex. Independent contractors deliver Amazon orders using their own vehicles. It’s a little like Uber for packages. The way the program operates has raised questions about how workers are treated, and whether they should be classified as Amazon employees, rather than contractors.Does Amazon Exploit Workers Who Deliver Your Holiday Packages?http://tpr.org/post/does-amazon-exploit-workers-who-deliver-your-holiday-packages
96389 as http://tpr.orgWed, 22 Nov 2017 19:29:01 +0000Does Amazon Exploit Workers Who Deliver Your Holiday Packages?From Texas Standard: For those who need bubbles in their belly but who are trying to cut down on the soda, sparkling water is becoming the carbonated beverage of choice. But in Texas, not just any sparkling water will do. Last year, Texas Standard reported on how the rest of the world had finally tapped into something Texans have been big on for years: a little something from south of the border called Topo Chico.Will Texans Still Love Topo Chico If Coca-Cola Owns It?http://tpr.org/post/will-texans-still-love-topo-chico-if-coca-cola-owns-it
93955 as http://tpr.orgTue, 03 Oct 2017 21:31:57 +0000Will Texans Still Love Topo Chico If Coca-Cola Owns It?editorTexas Drivers Begin Feeling The Effects Of Gas Shortages From Harveyhttp://tpr.org/post/texas-drivers-begin-feeling-effects-gas-shortages-harvey
92255 as http://tpr.orgTue, 29 Aug 2017 20:01:01 +0000Texas Drivers Begin Feeling The Effects Of Gas Shortages From HarveyMichael MarksF rom Texas Standard: There are deals, and then there are big deals. Amazon buying Austin-based grocery chain Whole Foods for $13.7 billion certainly falls into the latter category. But what makes this deal so big isn’t even the money – there have been bigger deals before – it’s the ripple effects on workers, wages, other companies and everyday people.Amazon Deal Could Be An Opportunity To Attract New Customers To Whole Foodshttp://tpr.org/post/amazon-deal-could-be-opportunity-attract-new-customers-whole-foods
88761 as http://tpr.orgMon, 19 Jun 2017 20:38:13 +0000Amazon Deal Could Be An Opportunity To Attract New Customers To Whole FoodsFrom Texas Standard: Ever sat at the gas pump, and just wondered when enough is enough? Constantly fluctuating gas prices, the wasted time spent sitting at the pump – not to mention fumes, smog and other environmental factors – all lead to the search for a better alternative.Why It's Hard To Buy A Tesla In Texashttp://tpr.org/post/why-its-hard-buy-tesla-texas
88289 as http://tpr.orgFri, 09 Jun 2017 20:03:02 +0000Why It's Hard To Buy A Tesla In TexasMichael MarksFrom Texas Standard: The cooler in your local gas station or grocery store is now a much more colorful place than it once was. Texans who like to bend the occasional elbow are still riding the wave of the craft beer boom.Craft Brewers Fight House Bill That Caps Tap Room Saleshttp://tpr.org/post/craft-brewers-fight-house-bill-caps-tap-room-sales
86698 as http://tpr.orgTue, 09 May 2017 19:37:23 +0000Craft Brewers Fight House Bill That Caps Tap Room SalesDavid SchaperIn the wake of recent high profile incidents of customer mistreatment, most notably, the viral video of airport security officers dragging a passenger off a United Airlines plane last month , commercial airlines are scrambling to regain the trust of air travelers. But some industry observers say rebuilding that consumer trust will be difficult because the airlines' harsh conduct in the last couple of weeks may have inadvertently pushed passengers just too far. Let's face it, even before these recent incidents on American Airlines and Delta, in addition to United, air travel had already become a dreadful experience for many of us. "I think it's terrible," said Paul DePaulis of Houston, as he prepares to board a United Airlines flight home at Chicago's O'Hare airport. "We're a bunch of tuna crammed into a can and it's miserable," he said. "I hate it." Still, DePaulis says he has to fly almost every week. "No choice," he said, "business." DePaulis says it's not just United. Most airlinesHave The 'Miserable' Airlines Finally Reached A Tipping Point?http://tpr.org/post/have-miserable-airlines-finally-reached-tipping-point
86592 as http://tpr.orgMon, 08 May 2017 09:00:00 +0000Have The 'Miserable' Airlines Finally Reached A Tipping Point?From Texas Standard: New York fashion can often take a while to trickle into the middle of the country. And let's just admit it, some of the styles just never look the same on Main Street as they do on Fifth Avenue. But there is a trend in fashion that's hitting New York that is also reverberating in the heartland: the death of retail. Brick-And-Mortar Retailers Are Going Extincthttp://tpr.org/post/brick-and-mortar-retailers-are-going-extinct
85644 as http://tpr.orgTue, 18 Apr 2017 20:38:09 +0000Brick-And-Mortar Retailers Are Going ExtinctSteve ShortBoeing Global Services, or BGS, is bringing its headquarters to Texas. Boeing already employs more than 4,000 employees in the state and has major sites in San Antonio, Houston, the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The BGS site will be located in Legacy West in the Plano area. It will house BGS leadership as well as support staff and will serve as the central hub for 20,000 employees around the world. Governor Greg Abbott says he’s proud to welcome Boeing’s new Global Services unit to Texas and looks forward to working with them further to continue their expansion in the Lone Star State.Boeing Is Bringing Its Headquarters To Texashttp://tpr.org/post/boeing-bringing-its-headquarters-texas
85058 as http://tpr.orgWed, 05 Apr 2017 22:12:21 +0000Boeing Is Bringing Its Headquarters To TexasNathan ConeFor the second year in a row, San Antonio is putting its best foot forward at Austin’s South By Southwest Festival, and according to Choose San Antonio ’s Executive Director Meghan Garza-Oswald they’ve been successful at that. The non-profit's goal is to introduce the city to a broader audience so that it'll be seen as a viable place for outsiders to live, work, and play. “We really took the messages from last year and tried to formulate a really strategic response,” she says. That meant everything from moving out of a 6 th Street bar to a cozier venue near the convention center to concentrating on showcasing San Antonio through its music, culinary arts, and film. “We had more people show up on Friday, March 10, than we had all weekend last year!” Garza-Oswald enthused. “It’s been a huge change. Twenty-one hundred to 2,500 on Friday alone.” CJ Craig, a board member of Choose San Antonio, added a lot of international people stopped by the booth this year, both in the convention centerSan Antonio Showcases Itself At A Cozier New Locale For SXSWhttp://tpr.org/post/san-antonio-showcases-itself-cozier-new-locale-sxsw
83903 as http://tpr.orgTue, 14 Mar 2017 17:11:25 +0000San Antonio Showcases Itself At A Cozier New Locale For SXSWRhonda FanningBoycotts and Buycotts – How Successful are They?http://tpr.org/post/boycotts-and-buycotts-how-successful-are-they
78610 as http://tpr.orgThu, 17 Nov 2016 19:51:26 +0000Boycotts and Buycotts – How Successful are They?Michael MarksWhat Does AT&T’s Time Warner Purchase Mean for Consumers?http://tpr.org/post/what-does-att-s-time-warner-purchase-mean-consumers
77523 as http://tpr.orgTue, 25 Oct 2016 23:01:33 +0000Merrit KennedyTwo major American outdoor companies are joining forces. Bass Pro Shops announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to acquire rival Cabela's in a cash deal worth $5.5 billion. "A driving force behind this agreement is the highly complementary business philosophies, product offerings, expertise and geographic footprints of the two businesses," the companies said in a statement . Both sell fishing and hunting equipment. Bass Pro Shops are mainly found in the eastern part of the U.S. and Canada, according to the company, while Cabela's has a stronger presence in the western part of North America. Springfield, Mo.-based Bass Pro Shops will pay $65.50 per share in cash, a 19.2 percent premium over Friday's closing share price for Cabela's, which is headquartered in Sidney, Neb. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2017, according to the companies. USA Today writes that "it was not immediately clear whether the acquisition would result in any store closures" and notesBass Pro Shops To Reel In Cabela's For $5.5 Billionhttp://tpr.org/post/bass-pro-shops-reel-cabelas-55-billion
76505 as http://tpr.orgMon, 03 Oct 2016 15:20:00 +0000Bass Pro Shops To Reel In Cabela's For $5.5 BillionEileen PaceThe Governor’s office is joining in the effort to help Texas women succeed in their entrepreneurial efforts with a series of Women’s Business Forums throughout the state. The first is in San Antonio this Wednesday, and is co-hosted by the Alamo Area Council of Governments. AACOG Regional Director Gloria Vasquez says women will get specific advice on running a business from successful women entrepreneurs. "One of our award winners is a woman-owned business who is in contracting and construction. And that’s really a nontraditional role. So I can see that that would be something that say a woman who wants to open a business in a nontraditional role might have some challenges," Vasquez says. She went on to say they're planning these different forums throughout the state to again motivate, women business owners, to improve their skills, again their resources and their networking opportunities. Awards for Small Business Owners will be given at the conference. The Governor’s Business ForumSan Antonio To Host First In Governor's Women Business Forum Serieshttp://tpr.org/post/san-antonio-host-first-governors-women-business-forum-series
76175 as http://tpr.orgMon, 26 Sep 2016 18:51:56 +0000San Antonio To Host First In Governor's Women Business Forum SeriesJackie NorthamSaudi Arabia is such an influential player in the oil industry that any action it takes — or is rumored to take — can sway global markets. So it's not surprising there's a lot of speculation about whether its massive state oil company, Saudi Aramco, is trying to buy a refinery in Texas . The oil refinery, owned by the Dutch company LyondellBasell, sits along the Gulf of Mexico coast near the port of Houston. It's for sale, and analysts believe Saudi Arabia is eyeing it. That's creating a lot of chatter among global oil analysts, foreign policy experts, and Saudi watchers who are trying to decipher why the kingdom is interested. This is not the kind of thing the Saudis would have done in the past, especially when oil markets were flush. But such a move today would be in line with efforts by King Salman , who assumed the throne last year, and his son Mohammed bin Salman, the deputy crown prince, to modernize and diversify the kingdom's economy to make it less dependent on simplyAs Saudi Arabia Diversifies, A Texas Oil Refinery May Be In Its Futurehttp://tpr.org/post/saudi-arabia-diversifies-texas-oil-refinery-may-be-its-future
75964 as http://tpr.orgTue, 20 Sep 2016 19:15:04 +0000As Saudi Arabia Diversifies, A Texas Oil Refinery May Be In Its FutureMichael MarksFrom Texas Standard: By now, you're probably familiar with the Fort Worth lawyer who calls himself the Texas Law Hawk .Are Viral Law Ads a New Internet Reality?http://tpr.org/post/are-viral-law-ads-new-internet-reality
72681 as http://tpr.orgSat, 16 Jul 2016 00:15:12 +0000Are Viral Law Ads a New Internet Reality?Rhonda FanningFrom Texas Standard: Texas has been long known for trying to lure businesses from other countries and states around theU.S. Now, the state of New York is getting in on the game . They’re running ads nationwide, including Texas media channels – like news site KXAN in Austin.Texas Politics Under Fire in Campaign to Pull Businesses to New Yorkhttp://tpr.org/post/texas-politics-under-fire-campaign-pull-businesses-new-york
72239 as http://tpr.orgThu, 07 Jul 2016 20:39:39 +0000Texas Politics Under Fire in Campaign to Pull Businesses to New YorkJoey PalaciosThe San Antonio Economic Development Foundation , tasked with bringing new business to San Antonio, has chosen 29-year-old Jenna Saucedo-Herrera as its new president and CEO. San Antonio’s Economic Development Foundation is a private non-profit that touts bringing 450 companies and 100,000 jobs to the Alamo City since 1974. Saucedo-Herrera says the mission of the agency is to make San Antonio appealing to the business world. “The vision is to be at the top of the list for all organizations that are looking to relocate to San Antonio or expand here.” It’s new blood like Saucedo-Herrera that San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor says is a step in the right direction. “Times have changed and the whole economic development landscape has changed and so I think it’s great to bring in fresh new energy,” Taylor says. Saucedo-Herrera says one of her goals is to help create the workforce that companies desire. “To focus on workforce you need to target the sector that makes sense," she explains. "We’veEconomic Development Foundation Looks To The Next Generation For New Leadershiphttp://tpr.org/post/economic-development-foundation-looks-next-generation-new-leadership
71871 as http://tpr.orgWed, 29 Jun 2016 18:41:48 +0000Economic Development Foundation Looks To The Next Generation For New LeadershipeditorWhy Are Oil Prices Going Up?http://tpr.org/post/why-are-oil-prices-going
69785 as http://tpr.orgTue, 17 May 2016 20:32:00 +0000Why Are Oil Prices Going Up?